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Thursday, January 15, 2015

A Picture Book a Day for a Year: Day 271

Picture Book: One Winter’s Day

Author:
M. Christina Butler

Illustrator: Tina
Macnaughton

Summary:The wind is blowing hard
so that Little Hedgehog’s nest is toppled. He puts on all his winter clothes
and heads to Badger’s warmer home. Along the way, he meets other animal friends
who are shivering in the terribly frigid wind. In his generosity, Little Hedgehog
gives his mittens, hat, and scarf to his cold friends. When he reaches Badger’s
place, he is covered in ice. Badger greets him, warms him, and listens to his
story. After the storm, Little Hedgehog returns to his home with little hope
for recovering it. He is surprised to find his home rebuilt, stronger and cozier
than ever, by the friends who benefited from his generosity.

Hanna’s Comments: Sometimes stories for the youngest children have such mature
meaning and relate directly to the scriptures. This is not just a story of
generosity and the payback that sometimes comes. It is also about a community coming
together to help others endure and then recover after a storm.

Publisher & Date of Publication: Good Books, 2006

Age & Grade Appropriateness: 3 and up, Pre and up

# of Pages:
28

Available in Spanish? Not at present

Formats other than Book: Audio CD, There are amateur videos on
Youtube.com.

Scripture Connections: If anyone wants your coat, give your cloak as
well (Matthew 5:40); just as you did it to one of the least of these (Matthew
25:40)

Idea(s) for Application: Besides encouraging a conversation about
generosity and outreach, this book could serve as a useful tool for children
who are recuperating from a disaster. After a disaster, talking about what has
happened to your family, members of your family of faith, or others in your
community can be very healing and motivating.

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